Education – Learn more about agriculture in Virginia ABOUT VDACS ANIMALS CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Farmer Stress Partnerships Resources for New and Beginning Farmers Resources for Teachers and Students FOOD, FOOD SAFETY & CONSUMER PROTECTION INSPECTION & GRADING SERVICES LOCALITIES MARKETING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETS & FINANCE MEDIA PESTICIDES PLANT, PEST, FEED, FERTILIZER & SEED SERVICES & FORMS Education Agriculture is the Commonwealth’s largest industry. Although fewer Americans are raised on farms today than 50 years ago, and it’s important for Virginians to be aware of our food, fiber and natural resource systems and appreciate the value of agriculture in our daily lives. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourages teachers and students to use the information on its website for agriculture education. Farmer Stress Partnerships Resources addressing farmer stress in Virginia. Food Distribution Manages distribution of USDA donated foods and funds to entities throughout Virginia. Pesticide Education Virginia Pesticide Safety and Bed Bug Outreach and Education webpages are educational resources for the safe and effective control of pests. Resources for New and Beginning Farmers Resources to assist new and beginning farmers and ranchers in establishing their operations. Resources for Teachers & Students Encourages teachers and students to use these resources for agriculture education. Virginia Agriculture Facts & Figures Information on Virginia’s largest industry—agriculture. Virginia Agriculture Week Support Virginia's farmers by buying Virginia products and visiting farms and agribusinesses. Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom Educates Virginia children about the importance of agriculture. ref=# id=menu-name data-toggle=collapse data-target=#side-menu class=side-menu-header>MENU